Summary
Where should we place the three new non-X CPUs now? With a lower TDP of only 65 watts and a PPT of 90 watts (more was not possible without manual intervention), the clock is slightly lower, but you will hardly notice it in everyday use. These CPUs performs in gaming in WQHD and above well and similar to the X-models. Yes, it gets a bit tighter in the compute and in some professional applications, but the performance losses are kept within limits here as well.
Efficiency is exactly what was written into these CPUs’ specifications. Since the Ryzen 5 7600X is already frugal anyway, it can’t quite make up for that without the X. But you can also get more clock out of it in the UEFI with just a little effort. The same applies to the Ryzen 9 7900, whereby this CPU can set new efficiency records especially in rendering. Now this is nothing that can’t be done with all X models and the 65-watt efficiency profile in the BIOS, but the “Eco Mode” ex-factory makes the non-X CPUs significantly cheaper.
The fact that you also get usable coolers (Wraith Prism) is certainly also a certain selling point. Unfortunately, the costs for the suitable base unit (motherboard, DDR5 memory) are still very high, which quickly puts the “cheap” into perspective. Because Intel is currently cheaper in the sum of all costs. Always with the thought in mind that the socket LGA1700 is already dead as a doornail. But those who use their PC for a longer period of time without any modifications can certainly accept that.
By the way, if you were wondering what the black CPU frame from Aqua Computer in the picture in the intro is doing: it is supposed to protect the beads and recesses of the IHS from thermal paste residues. This also works quite well if you use it correctly, but it may also cause problems if there is too much pressure when locking the socket holder. Then the PC does not start at all, because e.g. the memory was not recognized anymore. When you use something like this, you really have to make sure that everything fits perfectly.
Conclusion
The performance is exactly what you would expect with a TDP of 65 watts and a hard cap at 90 watts. If you take this into account, then you get three CPUs with higher efficiency at a quite acceptable performance loss. And you also save money when buying and through an included boxed cooler. At least the Wraith Prism can convince here. Do you need these CPUs? I would have a very definite yes on that.
It can also be seen as a hidden price reduction, if you know where the appropriate settings for double strike (PPT and clock) are hidden in the BIOS. Then you quickly have a DIY CPU with X-model genes. That has its own charm. After all, many fiddle with the efficiency of the X models to save power. From now on, they can forget about that and even get a “green discount”. There is really nothing more to write about it, the new CPUs with 3D-V cache will certainly be much more exciting.
And that is exactly when I will also rely on an RTX 4090 for additional, specially selected tests in Ultra HD, because this is not really relevant for smaller cards and very fast CPUs.
The two new CPUs tested were provided by AMD, as were many older models. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D and all Intel CPUs are from my private stock or were purchased myself. The motherboard and memory are from retailers or MSI as well as Corsair and, like the CPUs, were only provided on the condition that the lock periods for these products were adhered to. There was no direct or indirect influence or compensation for expenses.
- 1 - Introduction, preliminary remark and CPU data
- 2 - Gaming Performance HD Ready (1280 x 720 Pixels)
- 3 - Gaming Performance Full HD (1920 x 1080 Pixels)
- 4 - Gaming Performance WQHD (2560 x 1440 Pixels)
- 5 - Autodesk AutoCAD 2021
- 6 - Autodesk Inventor 2021 Pro
- 7 - Rendering, Simulation, Financial, Programming
- 8 - Science and Mathematics
- 9 - Power Consumption and Efficiency
- 10 - Temperatures and Cooling
- 11 - Summary and Conclusion
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